Who can forget the heartbreak we all felt when news of Steve Irwin’s death broke.

The world-renowned wildlife conservationist was only 44 years old when he died after he was stabbed in the heart by a stingray. Steve was filming for his popular show on Animal Planet, The Crocodile Hunter at the time, and his absence has been felt by family, friends and fans alike.

After his passing, his family struggled to find ways to go on, but decided that the best way to keep his memory alive was to continue the bold work he started in protecting animals across the globe.

Steve was married to Terri Irwin for 14 years before his death, tying the knot only eight months after their first meeting. They knew it was love at first sight and were able to share wonderful years together with their children doing what they love most.